NASA's X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST) Aircraft Is On A Mission To Revolutionize Supersonic Flight
The X-59 is designed to produce significantly less sonic boom than previous supersonic aircraft, making it possible to fly supersonic without disturbing the peace. To achieve this, NASA is "learning to listen to the X-59" by simulating sonic thumps with fighter jets.
The X-59 is a small, experimental aircraft that is being developed to test new technologies for reducing sonic booms. Sonic booms are the loud, sharp sounds that occur when an object breaks the sound barrier. These booms have historically been a major obstacle to supersonic flight, as they can be disruptive and even dangerous.
To simulate the sonic thumps produced by the X-59, NASA is using fighter jets to create similar conditions. The fighter jets are flown at high speeds, and their sonic booms are recorded and analyzed. This data is then used to refine the design of the X-59 and optimize its performance.
The X-59 is a small, experimental aircraft that is being developed to test new technologies for reducing sonic booms. Sonic booms are the loud, sharp sounds that occur when an object breaks the sound barrier. These booms have historically been a major obstacle to supersonic flight, as they can be disruptive and even dangerous.
To simulate the sonic thumps produced by the X-59, NASA is using fighter jets to create similar conditions. The fighter jets are flown at high speeds, and their sonic booms are recorded and analyzed. This data is then used to refine the design of the X-59 and optimize its performance.
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